Working on Some Crochet

Been working on some new items for the shop.  I am also trying to write up the pattern for the booties.  Should be done soon.  Busy, Busy.

Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

Little Knots Spa Cloth Crochet Pattern

 Here is another new Spa Cloth pattern that I have listed in the SHOP.  I am excited about this one too.  I created a stitch that looks to me like little knots.  This makes for a nice scrubby texture to the cloth and its stretchy too.  Makes a perfect dishcloth too.  

 I am still having a 50% off sale  30% off Sale in the shop, so this pattern is only $1.50   $2.10.  They whip up quickly and make a perfect gift.

I also wanted to say thank you so much to everyone who has donated or bought patterns to support my Sister, my Brother in Law and the family.  Every little bit has helped.  They are so far away from home right now.  My Brother in Law is making progress, but it is very, very slow so far.

Thank you for all your prayers as well.  We are very hopeful.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery

New Toddler's Warm Slipper Pattern and Last Chance on the Giveaway

Well, the warm slipper pattern is in the last stages of testing and will be in the SHOP real soon.  I just love how quick this pattern works up and they are WEARABLE!!   I really wanted a bootie that would actually stay on the little ones feet.  There are many great bootie pattern out there that are wearable, but I see so many that look cute, but just don't look as if they would actually stay on.  These slippers require Super Bulky yarn, so they are so fast.  


Well, I just finished my weekend working stint and am so glad for the beginning of the week, where I can spend lots of time at home, staying warm and cozy.  Don't get me wrong, I do like working, but by the end of it all, my body is sore and I am ready for rest.  My leg is also aching and I had a little pain last night, it feels like possibly a stress fracture in my bone.  I am going to get some x-rays done this week.  I'm afraid they will tell me I have to stop working for a while.  That is definitely not what I want to hear.

GIVEAWAY ends in 2 days, so please leave your comments on THIS POST HERE, if you would like to be entered.


Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

A New Downton Abbey Inspired Baby Toddler Hat~ and Don't Miss My Giveaway

I have been so inspired by Downton Abbey and it's beautiful costumes and scenery, and have seen so much of it over the internet on Blogs and Pinterest.  I have stitched up this little shells hat, added a curved flipped visor and my Carnation flower.  I am so pleased with how it turned out.  I am making more as we speak.    I just can't stop crocheting....don't you just hate that?  Hee Hee.


Well I am back to work, part time, anyway.  I am serving on the weekends, at Ruby Tuesday, and getting home around 11:30PM.  I am so tired on the weekends, my body just aches every morning.  I am just not used to it, but I am hoping I can lose a few pounds running around like I do.  I think I have already lost a couple.  It feels great to have a little more cash on hand though.  Spring fever has hit me, even though we are still burying in snow.  I have been searching the internet for new spring clothes for the girls and I, and feel that a can afford a few new things.


If you haven't already signed up for my GIVEAWAY,  please do so.  The more the merrier.  You can post your comments  HERE.  I am still having a sale in the SHOP as well.


Thanks for stopping by.  I do love your comments,
Hillery

New Spa Cloth Pattern And Giveaway Reminder

Here is a new pattern I have in the shop.  Luxurious Ribbed Spa Cloth.  This pattern works up so quick, with less than 100 yards of cotton yarn.   These are so economical.  I just love to whip up a few wash cloths for gifts.


Still having my 40% off sale in the SHOP


And don't forget, if you'd like to enter my giveaway, please comment on this post HERE.


I'm also working on another pattern right now, a Warm Slipper pattern for kids.  Hoping to get everything written up and tested soon.


Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

Finally Got a Pretty Picture

It is so hard to get a good picture of my little girl. (Big sister, anyway).  She is such a goofball when I take the camera out.  I get so frustrated and dance around and act like a big goofball myself just to get her to smile.  One out of a thousand I'd say.  This is a newsboy hat that I whipped up.  It has a slightly rouched top with little crochet buttons.  I think it is so cute.  I think I got the visor right too.  Sometimes it's hard to make them look good.  I added this hat to the shop and want to make some more colors.

 I have a little slipper pattern in the works, I am just trying to iron out the sizing kinks.  Hope to have that one tested soon.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery

New Pattern Coming Soon to the Shop~Headband and Corsage

Here is a new pattern I've worked up for a headband and corsage/bracelet.  Button Mum Headband and Corsage.  I think it's adorable.  The pattern is being tested right now, so I hope to have it ready for sale in a few days.  I really need to get some pics of this on my model though.  It's never the right time, or light, or mood ( the toddler's, not mine).


Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

New Hat and WIPocalypse Update

First off, I just finished this hat today, and it has been a week in the making.  Not really sure if a beaver is on the top of anyone's wish list, but he is cute.  I am selling these in the shop and will hopefully write up the pattern when I have some time.  I have another hat that is finished as well, but I still need some pics.

Next up is my progress or backward progress for my WIPocalypse challenge.  I have taken out my Needlemaina 2, which is from The Sampler Life Yahoo group,  and have had to frog the bottom left corner. I was off one stitch to the left. This is why it became a UFO in the first place. I have finally finished frogging the snowflake and plan on continuing on tonight in front of the TV watching Downton Abbey.  I missed the first season, and I even missed the reruns last month...UGH.  I found out about it last summer and can't wait to watch.  I don't have Netflix, but my sister does, and I hope to get over there soon and start watching the first season.   Here are the pics of my before and after frogging.

The first full moon post over a Measi's is tomorrow, so I am right on top of it.  I'm excited to get more stitching done this year.

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful Sunday Evening,

Hillery

New Hat in the Shop

NEW IN THE SHOP

Well, I've still been crocheting away.  I have finished 2 hat orders this week and have finished this design as well.   I really, really like it.  It is stitched with Vanna's Choice yarn, (one of my favorites for softness).  I crocheted it with a slightly bunchy top, and finished it with a tassel.  I used a soft color palette, and can't wait to try other colors.  I love the little crocheted *button* embellishments.  I wish I could crochet faster.  There is so much I want to try.  Right now my hand a wrist seem to be aching a bit.  I probably should give them a rest.  There was a blog post somewhere out there about hand and wrist exercises before and after crocheting.  I think I'll go look that up.
Have a wonderful day, and thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

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New Girls Slouchy Hat Pattern in the Shop

I have added the Girls Slouchy Hat Pattern to my Etsy Shop.  It has been tested, and is ready to stitch up for your little ones.  Comes in 3 sizes.  6-12 Months, 1-3 Years, and 4-8 Years.  Increase the hook size for tweens.  And it whips up in less than 2 hours.  I love how versatile this hat is.  You can have it a little slouchy or a lot slouchy.  Looks great in stripes too.


Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

Chunky Cluster Stitch Beanie and Ribbed Beanie

So what do you do, when you know that there are some patterns out there, that are like the one you created?
I have researched and found some free patterns like this, although slightly different.....  Can I go ahead and sell this pattern as my own, if I know that I have not copied exactly anything that I've seen, and that I can truthfully say that I just created this and perfected it myself?  I have designed it so it will fit up to 5 sizes, using a thicker yarn.  What are your thoughts?  I think I know what you are going to say, that is the reason I am posting this.  I know that I can freely sell the products I make from the hat, and be at ease about it.
There is so much on the internet that can inspire you, It's hard not to come up with something that is already out there. How can you not make it unique enough?  It's a hard topic I think.  That being said, I am working on another project that is very similar to others out there, but I think I have put a unique twist on it.  Hopefully unique enough.  I will share that soon, and hopefully get some feedback.
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Hillery

I'm Officially Obsessed

I have been hooking, and hooking, and hooking. I am obsessed with these hats. They whip up in less than 2 hours, if I'm working on them continuously, which never happens. I have been playing with lots of stripey color, and I love how they look. I am having the hardest time with my models. They just never sit still for a second. It takes me 20 minutes to get just one good shot in a hundred. My littlest one won't keep hers on for more than 2 minutes. Of course it's hot outside, and who wants to wear a woolie in the blaring sun. I'll be working on more picture taking today. Wish me luck.

On the stitchy front, I have had more progress on Jenny Bean. I will post a pic of that one soon.

Hope you all have a lovely Sunday.

Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

New Color

New Hat on Etsy!!

I've finally got my new design and a few pictures, and have posted them in my Etsy Shop. I have worked very hard on designing and getting the sizes right for this hat. It is a slightly slouchy style, and can be worn in all seasons. I just love it, and my baby and my nieces are such cute models.

New little Project

A friend of the family just had her first baby boy at 29 weeks. He is doing well at 2 pounds 4 ounces. I have crochet the little one a tiny hat and matching booties. We will be sending the family a care package this weekend. I know this time is a little scary for them, but I think they are doing well.

As for Jenny, she had not been ironed, and probably won't be for a while. I've done a bit more, and am dreading the border. Hopefully I can get past my anxiety and keep plugging on.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery

Progress on Jenny and a New Hat

Slowly but surely, she's taking shape, that little house of Jenny's. How I love starting new projects. Putting the first few stitches in a nice piece of clean linen, imagining how it will all take shape. If only I would finish something!!! I know there are others like me with starteritis, with dozens of WIP's and UFO's. If only I could buckle down and COMMIT!!!

Anyway....Crocheting is a different story all together. I can finish these projects. And it makes me feel great. I found this super bulky puffy yarn and whipped up this little newborn hat. It is so soft, but the little hairs keep falling out. I have pulled and tugged at them until most of what is going to fall out is out. I am thinking of selling these hats on etsy, but I think I will have to wait for fall, as spring is right around the corner.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery

Houses and Flowers

My first stitches in Jenny Bean's Halloween Sampler. I love this so much. I used a nice piece of cream linen that I had in my stash. I kind of wish that I would have hand dyed it first. Has anyone ever dyed their pieces after they were stitched? I am going to love it anyway.

A new granny square that I tried, might just turn into a blanket. This design is called Little Dahlia, which I changed up a bit. I have already started a new afghan with Summer Garden Squares that I used on my cushion cover, so I am jumping ahead of myself with this new square, but I just had to try it out. I do love flower granny's, and this flower is huge. Decisions, decisions...

More posties later. Have a great day!!!

Hillery

Thank You Riona!!!! New Stash and Hooky Happenings

I would first like to thank Riona, over at Oubliette for the amazing gift. What stitcher wouldn't love new stash.
Looky, looky, looky, at what I got in the mail today!!! I won Riona's Giveaway a few weeks back for a gift certificate to 123 Stitch. How I just loved pouring over the site, putting things in my wish list. Finally after a few days I decided on my purchase. I just added a few extra of my dollars and got these two charts that I have been eyeing for over a year or more, and some threads for the sampler.
Ink Circles: Cirque Des Cercles
Shakespeare's Peddler: Jenny Bean Sampler
Well, I could hold off and I put a few stitches in Jenny, and I'll have pics for your soon.
And I think I'll have a hard time deciding on the direction to go with Cirque. I have seen so many fantastic versions of this.


On the Hooky front, I tried out a new flower pattern for my hats. I think it turned out pretty cute. I also came up with another idea for embellishments that I think I will share with you soon.

As for the Sampler that I need to frog, well, I put that off for a while. I didn't want to but... well, another abandoned project for now. It's the story of my life.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery

Was it only a dream?

You know when you wake up and for a split second you think your dream was real? It was real! I woke up to this. Last night I was stitching away and noticed that my bottom left hand corner is one stitch off. Upset, I put it aside and went to bed. The minute I saw this sitting next to my chair this morning, I scowled and set to work on getting my coffee, a bottle and a cup of milk. I stared at that thing all day, knowing full well that I could not get away with this one. It will have to come out. I detest such surgery, and avoid it at all costs if possible. Nothing doing this time, the piece is too symmetrical. I will not give up, I will not give up, I will not give up, I will not give up!!! Perhaps after the little ones bath tonight, I will tackle this and update you tomorrow.


On a brighter note, I have been hooking some hats. I know it's almost spring, and I don't know what I am going to do with these yet, gifts, sell... Anyway I love them. I still need some more flowers or other embellishments for some of them. Too many projects. Isn't that the way?

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery